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tailor-made
What does tailor-made mean?
A ready-made manufactured cigarette, as opposed to a hand-rolled one; a small luxury inside.
"He blagged a tailor-made off the new lad."
Origin
From 'tailor-made' meaning professionally manufactured rather than home-made.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'tailor-made' in prison?
It is a factory-made, shop-bought cigarette, as opposed to a hand-rolled one. Inside, where rollies are the norm, a ready-made is treated as a small luxury.
Why is a manufactured cigarette called tailor-made?
The phrase 'tailor-made' means professionally manufactured rather than home-made, so it neatly distinguishes a factory cigarette from a hand-rolled one.
How is 'tailor-made' used?
As in 'he blagged a tailor-made off the new lad', meaning he scrounged a ready-made cigarette from a newcomer.
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